Alain Guillot
Life, Leadership, and Money Matters
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What to Do with Leftover Foreign Cash After Your Trip: A Practical Guide
You’ve just gotten back from an amazing trip, full of new sights, sounds, and experiences. As you unpack, you find it: a small pile of foreign coins and a few colorful banknotes you forgot to spend. It’s not enough to fund another vacation, but it feels too valuable to just…
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Stock Market Recap — August 3, 2026
in Stock Market📊 Alain’s Holdings — August 3, 2026 Symbol Name Price Change Change % VOO Vanguard S&P 500 ETF 696.40 +9.75 +1.42% QQQ Invesco QQQ Trust 700.07 +12.08 +1.76% XIU.TO iShares S&P/TSX 60 ETF 52.76 0.00 0.00% Wall Street kicked off August with a strong rally as investors welcomed easing geopolitical…
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AI Won’t Replace Everyone Overnight: Productivity Gains Take Time
in OpinionAI won’t replace everyone overnight. Discover why productivity gains take years and what workers, entrepreneurs, and investors should do today.
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Optimizing Logistics for Business Growth
in BusinessFor any growing business, managing the movement of goods, information and resources is a critical component of success. Effective logistics management ensures that products reach customers on time and in good condition, directly influencing customer satisfaction and profitability. As a company scales, its logistical needs become more complex, making a…
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4 Worst Mistakes You Can Make When Building A Home From Scratch
in Real EstateWhether you’re building a house as an investment opportunity or have managed to secure some land to build your new family home, it’s very easy to make a hash of things and turn your blank canvas into a disaster. You’re in the unique position where it’s possible to design and…
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The Phoenicians: How Maritime Trade Connected the Ancient World
Discover how Phoenician merchants built the ancient world’s greatest maritime trade network and transformed entrepreneurship through commerce, innovation, and global connections.